Presented by Valery Dragon, School Improvement Strategist and VP of Strategic Partnerships, UnboundEd
Moderated by Clay Willis, VP of Growth Marketing, UnboundEd
Presented by Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Founder, Reading Science Academy; and Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP, Vice President of Educator Initiatives, Learning Ally
With the rising number of students who don’t speak English fluently, teachers may struggle to adapt and get new students invested in the learning process. In the edLeader Panel “Supporting Newcomers and Multilingual Learners in Your District,” experts discussed language trends, the difference between language FOR learning and language OF learning, and the key steps for the success of programs aimed at new English language students.
Presented by Dr. Cassondra Thaddies, VP, Partner and Client Engagement, LINC, the Learning Innovation Catalyst; and Megan Gross, Program Support Specialist, Supporting Inclusive Practices
Presented by Viviana Hall, Global Bilingual-ESL-Dual Language Consultant, Global VIDA; Lori Lynch, Vice President of Professional Learning, Britannica Education; and Criselda Dixon, Customer Experience Manager, Britannica Education
Presented by Dr. Karen Johannesen Brock, Elementary School Principal, Author, Associate, Solution Tree
Presented by Kerri Larkin, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia; Ashlee Ciccone, Principal, Pinehurst Elementary School (NC); Dr. Gigi Luk, Professor, Centre for Research on Brain, Language, and Music, McGill University; and Allison Caldwell, Instructor Team Lead, Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
Hosted by Cassandra Wheeler, Director, LETRS State Success, Lexia
Presented by Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Gainesville Independent School District (TX); and Dr. Wendy Amato, Chief Academic Officer, K12 Coalition